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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the nationality of the two climbers who are thought to have reached the summit first, although they never returned to camp?
(a) German
(b) British
(c) Indian
(d) French

2. In what is Base Camp located?
(a) Dense forest
(b) Natural ampitheatre
(c) Underground
(d) Large cave

3. Who is the Base Camp manager for the group?
(a) Maxwell Huntington
(b) David Brashears
(c) Sue Sparks
(d) Helen Wilton

4. What does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?
(a) How old they are
(b) How disrespectful they are
(c) American clothing and movies
(d) How many there are

5. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?
(a) Tiya
(b) Kama
(c) Moco
(d) Kata

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?

2. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?

3. How many continents' highest points did Rob Hall climb in a period of seven months once?

4. From what country is the answer to #27?

5. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?

(see the answer key)

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